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5 Ways to Create Safer Spaces for Queer and Trans Youth in Physical and Health Education Classrooms
May 17th, 2024 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This article highlights 5 simple and meaningful ways that educators and schools can create safer PHE/PA spaces for queer and trans youth. These tangible takeaways are a part of Wisdom2Action’s (W2A) SAFER (Safer Access for Everyone in the Rainbow) Project, which developed tip sheets for teachers to address misinformation and promote safer learning environments for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

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Teacher to Teacher: Classroom Management Tips
[ Feature Article ] Previously published in Volume 85, Issue 1 Being a health and physical education professional is rewarding, but it's also a career with challenges. We want to help our members connect and share the...
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The Impact of a Physical Education Teacher's Initiative on Grade 4 Students’ Motivation
[ Research ] Previously published in volume 85, Issue 1 Abstract Several studies associate physical activities with a reduction in the problems unique to vulnerable students. Thus, initiatives to promote...
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Authored by: Stéphanie Girard, Dominique Blais
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So What is All this School Mental Health Stuff About?
[ Feature Article ] The mental health of children and youth has rapidly become a topic of high relevance in practice, policy and research in Canada and internationally. Increasingly, stakeholders are looking to schools...
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Authored by: Dr. Ian Manion
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Promoting brain awareness through body awareness
[ Feature Article ] Promoting brain awareness through body awareness The brain is the control center of your body. It constantly receives hundreds of messages from the world around you, and in (milli-)seconds, tells your...
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Authored by: Dr. Barbara Fenesi
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The Relationship Between Physical Literacy and Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Among Children 8-12 Years
[ Research ] Previously published in Volume 84, Issue 4 Abstract Purpose: This study investigated whether objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA; minutes/day collected via pedometers)...
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Authored by: Paige Coyne, Patricia Dubé, Sara Santarossa, Sarah J Woodruff
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The Principal Factor: A Literature Review Juxtaposing the Roles of Elementary School Physical Education Teachers and Principals
[ Research ] Previously published in Volume 84, Issue 4 Abstract The ongoing dialogue concerning the teaching of elementary school physical education (PE) by specialist versus generalist teachers is rich in...
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Authored by: Brent Bradford, Doug Gleddie, Clint Millard

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